Asparagus-Spinach Pesto Pasta with Blackened Shrimp

Name: Asparagus-Spinach Pesto Pasta with Blackened Shrimp
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Pasta Ingredients:; 1 lb. (16 oz.) dried pasta (I used DeLallo whole wheat); 1 lb. raw shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2–3 Tbsp. blackening powder (use your favorite brand, or cajun seasoning, orthis recipe here); 1 Tbsp. olive oil; 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts; asparagus-spinach pesto (see ingredients below); Asparagus-Spinach Pesto Ingredients:; 1 bunch asparagus spears (about 1 lb), ends trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces; 3 cups baby spinach leaves, loosely packed; 4 cloves garlic, peeled; 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for topping; 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Prep Time

20m

Cook Time

20m

Total Time

40m

This Asparagus-Spinach Pesto Pasta with Blackened Shrimp recipe combines whole wheat pasta, blackened shrimp, and a flavorful asparagus-spinach pesto. The pesto is made with asparagus, spinach, garlic, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, lemon juice, and olive oil. It's a delicious and healthy dish that's perfect for a weeknight dinner.

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1 lb. (16 oz.) dried pasta (I used DeLallo whole wheat)

1 lb. raw shrimp, peeled and deveined

2–3 Tbsp. blackening powder (use your favorite brand, or cajun seasoning, orthis recipe here)

1/4 cup toasted pine nuts

asparagus-spinach pesto (see ingredients below)

1 bunch asparagus spears (about 1 lb), ends trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces

3 cups baby spinach leaves, loosely packed

4 cloves garlic, peeled

1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for topping

1/4 cup toasted pine nuts

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Asparagus-Spinach Pesto Pasta with Blackened Shrimp

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Asparagus-Spinach Pesto Pasta with Blackened Shrimp

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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